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How to get fromNewtown to Ballaratby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Newtown to Ballarat by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Melbourne Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane SYD - MEL
    2. Take the train from Sunshine Station to Ballarat Stationtrain train
    5h 19m
    $157–358

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Central Station to Southern Crosstrain train 623 / ...
    2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Stationtrain train Ballarat
    13h 45m
    $76–267

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus bus Melbourne
    2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Stationtrain train Ballarat
    14h 10m
    $106–307

  4. Drive 916.9 km

    1. Drive from Newtown to Ballaratcar car 916.9 km
    10h 6m
    $165–239

  5. Fly to Avalon Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane plane SYD - AVV
    2. Take the train from Lara Station to Deer Park Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Deer Park Station to Ballarat Stationtrain train
    6h 16m
    $133–307

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Melbournebus bus Au100-3 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Ballaratbus bus Adelaide
    15h 54m
    $228–332

Newtown to Ballarat by train

Calendar35Weekly Trains
Duration13h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$76Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 834.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 19m

What companies run services between Newtown, NSW, Australia and Ballarat, VIC, Australia?

You can take a train from Newtown Station to Ballarat Station via Central Station and Southern Cross Station in around 13h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from King St At Hordern St to Ballarat via Central Station, Eddy Av, Stand D, Sydney Central Station, Melbourne, and Southern Cross Coach Terminal in around 15h 54m.

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